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modest
Not boasting about one's own achievements or abilities; reserved when it comes to oneself.
Obwohl er ein weltberühmter Wissenschaftler ist, ist er immer bescheiden geblieben.
Although he is a world-famous scientist, he has always remained modest.
modest
Being satisfied with little; having simple and undemanding needs.
Sie führten ein einfaches, aber glückliches und bescheidenes Leben auf dem Land.
They led a simple but happy and modest life in the countryside.
modest
Small in amount, scope, or quality; not lavish.
Sein Gehalt war eher bescheiden, aber es reichte zum Leben.
His salary was rather modest, but it was enough to live on.
When 'bescheiden' (modest) describes a person, it means they do not boast. When it describes a thing (e.g., salary, success, meal), it means that it is small or simple.
Sie ist eine sehr bescheidene Person und spricht nie über ihre Erfolge.
She is a very modest person and never talks about her successes.
To describe a person's character, 'bescheiden' (modest) is often used in phrases such as 'ein bescheidener Mensch sein' (to be a modest person) or 'bescheiden bleiben' (to remain modest).
Trotz seines Reichtums ist er immer ein bescheidener Mann geblieben.
Despite his wealth, he has always remained a modest man.
When it comes to lifestyle, 'bescheiden' (modest) is often combined with verbs such as 'leben' (to live) or nouns such as 'Ansprüche' (expectations/demands), e.g., 'bescheiden leben' (to live modestly) or 'bescheidene Ansprüche haben' (to have modest expectations).
Meine Großeltern haben immer sehr bescheiden gelebt und waren trotzdem glücklich.
My grandparents always lived very modestly and were still happy.
In the meaning 'small' or 'limited,' 'bescheiden' (modest) is often used as a polite, indirect way of saying 'little' or 'not very good.'
Der Gewinn des Unternehmens war dieses Jahr eher bescheiden.
The company's profit was rather modest this year.
low / slight
Both words can describe a small amount or level. „Gering“ states the low degree neutrally, while „bescheiden“ can also sound softening or polite. Use „gering“ for a neutral assessment and „bescheiden“ when you want the statement to sound milder.
Sein Einkommen ist bescheiden, aber für ein einfaches Leben reicht es aus.
His income is modest, but it is enough for a simple life.
Sein Einkommen ist gering und reicht kaum für die monatlichen Kosten.
His income is low and is barely enough to cover his monthly expenses.
